MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front exhaust is corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front exhaust is corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre exhaust bracket is broken
Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre has possible structure damage
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust bracket is broken
Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front headlight bulb connector plug has deteriorated
Nearside front tyre has a split
Offside and nearside front headlight brackets are cracked
Offside and nearside rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
power steering oil and engine oil leaks
the n/s main and rear brake pipes are corroded
the n/s/f shock absorber is starting to leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
power steering oil and engine oil leaks
the n/s main and rear brake pipes are corroded
the n/s/f shock absorber is starting to leak
Both head lights damaged. mounting brackets brocken. but not insecure due to front bumper.
Engine oil leaks.
Knocking from steering. no play found suspect rack.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake pipes corroaded.
Rear tyres starting to crack and perish.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both head lights damaged. mounting brackets brocken. but not insecure due to front bumper.
Engine oil leaks.
Knocking from steering. no play found suspect rack.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake pipes corroaded.
Rear tyres starting to crack and perish.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NSF bumper damaged
OSF OSR doors damaged
front bonnet damaged
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NSF bumper damaged
OS door mirror fixing panel broken
OSF OSR doors damaged
front bonnet damaged
intirior mirror loose
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
front discs pitted
neaarside front wearing on edges
rear veiw mirror broken
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
front discs pitted
neaarside front wearing on edges
rear veiw mirror broken
How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?
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AK05 VDJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2005 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 31,925 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Rover Cityrover fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 VDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover Cityrover typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AK05 VDJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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